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values were measured in samples collected from groundwater monitoring wells, however, three of the intrawell maximum values are for chloromethane, a suspected field/laboratory contaminant. Seven estimated trace-level VOCs were measured in wells MW-10 and MW-14; while one VOC (PCE) was measured above its PQL in well MW- 14. In addition, the SVOC bis(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate(a suspected laboratory contaminant) was measured at a trace concentration in well MW-24. CLs were exceeded for one or more monitoring parameters in samples from 11 wells. In accordance with the RPCMP, six wells with exceedances of CLs that are potential impact constituents will be resampled in May 2009 (during the second quarter 2009 sampling event), and a second independent sample will be collected in June 2009. The results of the two retests will be submitted to DISC and RWQCB under separate cover. Historically, similar exceedances of inorganic CLs have been measured and verified in samples collected from DMP monitoring wells at the Forward Unit, followed by no release demonstrations (NRDs), which have concluded that the inorganic CL exceedances are likely the result of naturally occurring conditions and therefore not indicative of a release from the Forward Landfill. In an effort to reduce the number of false positive results, GLA has submitted a request to the DTSC, on behalf of Forward, to update the CLs for the Forward Unit. During the January 2009 inspection, the CEHD measured methane concentrations exceeding the regulatory limit of five percent in perimeter soil-pore gas probe GP-11 at the Forward Unit. Forward adjusted the landfill gas extraction system to correct the problem and no further exceedances were noted during the monitoring period. Forward continues to install additional landfill gas extraction wells (as needed), and makes regular adjustments to the landfill gas extraction system to optimize efficiency of the landfill gas extraction system. 3.0 AUSTIN UNIT 3.1 WATER QUALITY MONITORING 3.1.1 Sampling and Laboratory Analyses During the first quarter 2009, depth-to-water measurements were recorded in the groundwater monitoring wells on February 9, 2009 and the Austin Unit's DMP and CAP groundwater monitoring wells were sampled by ATC between February 9 and 11, 2009. Both surface water stations were inspected on February 9, 2009 and reported dry. A single sample set was collected from each sample point with sufficient liquid and submitted to BC for analysis of the parameters stipulated in RWQCB Order No. R5- 2003-0049. Table 2-1 presents the monitoring schedule and summarizes the analytical methods utilized during the current monitoring period. Water quality samples were also analyzed in the field for dissolved oxygen,turbidity, temperature, specific conductance, and pH and recorded on well data sheets. The groundwater monitoring wells and leachate were sampled in accordance with the sampling and analysis procedures detailed in Appendix B. The well data sheets, raw laboratory data, certificates of analyses, and D:12009_00 t 7TFA_l Q09.doc 8 Geologic Associates